ta

¹

[ tah ]

interjection

, British Slang.

1. thank you.

tā

²

[ tah ]

noun

1. the third letter of the Arabic alphabet.

ṭā

³

[ tah ]

noun

1. the 16th letter of the Arabic alphabet.

Ta

⁴

Symbol, Chemistry.

1. tantalum.

TA

⁵

abbreviation for

1. teaching assistant.
2. transactional analysis.
3. transit authority.

ta

¹

/ tɑː /

interjection

1. informal.
   thank you

TA

²

abbreviation for

1. Territorial Army (now superseded by TAVR )

Ta

³

the chemical symbol for

1. tantalum

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta¹

First recorded in 1765–75; by infantile shortening and alteration

Origin of ta²

From Arabic

Origin of ta³

From Arabic

Word History and Origins

Origin of ta¹

C18: imitative of baby talk

Example Sentences

I gotta say—I think this past year was pretty bad for music.

From The Daily Beast

I said it and I gotta stand on it, but it is an interesting situation.

From The Daily Beast

Gotta have the beret and megaphone if I want people to take me seriously!

From The Daily Beast

“You gotta play ‘Halo’ for your angel-fish,” she instructs.

From The Daily Beast

You kind of just gotta go out, live your life, and be happy with who you are.

From The Daily Beast

The girl seemed to love her well in return, and called her endearingly Tan'tante.

From Project Gutenberg

If the Pawnees came here instead of Ma-to-ho-ta they would have run off that pony.

From Project Gutenberg

Purtúna nga miabut ka kay gikinahanglan ta ka, It is a good thing you came because I need you.

From Project Gutenberg

Iripurt ta ka sa manidyǐr, I shall report you to the manager.

From Project Gutenberg

Musinabadu lang ku ug pangagwa basta lang mahumut ta, I will use the perfume sparingly just enough to smell sweet.

From Project Gutenberg